11-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise, Alexandria and King Tut's Tomb

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Day 01

Arrival to Cairo

• Arrival at Cairo airport. Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting for you with a sign. Then, you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 02

Cairo Tour – Mummies Experience – Camel Ride

• After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It is the only museum in Egypt that offers a general overview of all the country's different historical periods. It has more than 50,000 artefacts presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
• The Royal Mummies Hall inside The Egyptian Civilization Museum is a must-see area. It has a separate section where royal mummies unearthed from various tombs are preserved. The room is climate-controlled, and the mummies appear to be looked after well. Mummified over 4000 years ago, you can see the mummies of the Kings of Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis and Ramses in good condition. The kings and queens have lean bodies and the mummies appear smaller and shorter in size than their original stature. Walk around leisurely in this room and look at Pharaohs and queen resting in peace in climate-controlled rooms, far removed from their original resting place.
• Then visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion's body with the face of King Chephren.
• Enjoy your camel ride, you will enjoy special panoramic views of sphinx & Pyramids. Hear about all the hidden stories of Pharaoh's life. I will give you hints and details that you cannot find in books!
• (Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 03

Sakkara & Memphis Tour

• After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel.
• Move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years, the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
• Optional: Take an Evening trip to enjoy dinner on board a Nile cruise for 2 hours, including watching Egyptian folk shows.

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Day 04

Cairo - Nile Cruise - Luxor Museum

• After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Luxor.
• Arrival and transfer to visit Luxor Museum. This wonderful museum has a well-chosen, brilliantly displayed, and explained collection of antiquities dating from the end of the Old Kingdom right through to the Mamluk period, mostly gathered from the Theban temples and necropolis.
• Then, move to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Overnight in Luxor.

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Day 05

Nile Cruise - King Tut’s Tomb - Valley of Queens

• After breakfast, visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings- and visit the tombs of various dynasties. King Tut’s tomb, which you will visit from inside. Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here, during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun.
• Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu, “The Place of Beauty”. The valley served as a necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC).
• Whilst here, you will have a chance to visit the magnificent colourful tomb of Queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket).
• Then, move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut.
• On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Luxor. Overnight in Cruise.

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Day 06

Nile Cruise

• Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods, Sobek & Haroeris, in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

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Day 07

Nile Cruise – Nubian Village

• Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the Temple of Philae. Then, transfer by motorboat to experience life in a traditional Egyptian village on this Nubian village tour.
• Leave the city behind and cruise to a Nubian village nestled on the west bank of the Nile River. Admire fine views over the riverside scenery, and visit a Nubian village to gain insight into local customs and culture.
• The Nubian village is located on the west bank of the Nile River. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views over Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam, and capture the scenery on camera.
• Visit a local village with your guide and meet a traditional Nubian family. Learn about their lifestyle and culture, and gain insight into the traditions the Nubians have followed for thousands of years. Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.

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Day 08

Aswan – Cairo

• Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
• (Optional) Abu Simbel Trip.
• Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel; the colossal Temple of Abu Simbel was built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and the representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade.
• Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife, Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, back to Aswan.
• Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 09

Alexandria

• Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel; start the tour with the library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit its open court, where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the First, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from the outside. You will have a chance for some photo stops.
• Note: To enter the reading area, you will need to purchase a ticket.
• Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria, which were discovered under the East harbour of Alexandria.
• The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria, where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets, where everything and anything is sold, including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque-style designs and Italian and French-style properties.
• Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is believed by many to be related to Alexander the Great's Tomb. It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious storyteller.
• Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.
• Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
• The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
• Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour, where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing.
• Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle, which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. A most spectacular castle, which is a great photo stop.
• The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way, you can quickly have an optional 2-minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s Drive with freshly squeezed juices, plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.
• The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and Gardens, which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbour of Alexandria, where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
• Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there), you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens. Overnight stay in Alexandria.

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Day 10

Cairo’s Best Kept Secrets

• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo by an A/C car.
• To enjoy the real taste of Egypt, you have to try the best food. Discovering off-the-beaten-path spots and the real Egypt that is not covered in any guidebook is one of life's great pleasures.
• Finding the best place to eat in Egypt can be a challenge. Don’t worry, we’ll take you to them. There are many delicious food tastings of the Best foods in Egypt. Then, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned van to old Cairo streets. Let me plunge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue.
• During the hours we will spend together, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn a motley of amazing stories about Cairo and ride and walk through secret doors. Enjoy a wonderful walk through Islamic Cairo and Al Moez Street. El Moez Street in old Cairo stretches for almost 1km long quiet streets and alleys. I will take you in a beautiful incredible Cairo that you never ever dreamt of.
• This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less-known must-see local spots: Old Market hidden gems, Old Cairo hidden galleries, Taverna’s local Cairo food only for locals no tourists know about, and more.
• Finally, our guide will accompany you to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 11

Departure

• After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final departure formalities.